ClementineOpens with
BasilHeart
CypressDries down to
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Atelier Cologne · Sold as unisex
Clémentine California
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, followed by a burst of citrus and spices that invigorate and comfort.
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Clémentine CaliforniaPremium · $100–250
41%Similar accords, often for lessCool Water Caribbean Summer Edition · DavidoffBudget tier, under $40 · shares mandarin orange, basil and sandalwood8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016 by Atelier Cologne, Clémentine California is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance that captures the essence of a vibrant and sun-soaked day. The opening notes of clementine and mandarin orange are bright and zesty, creating an immediate sense of freshness and energy. As these citrus top notes settle into a heart of juniper berry, basil, star anise, and pepper, they create a complex interplay between sweetness and spiciness that is both invigorating and warm. The base of cypress, Haitian vetiver, and sandalwood adds a woody depth that grounds the fragrance while maintaining its freshness.
Apply Clémentine California to pulse points for a long-lasting effect. The citrus top notes are bright but fade within an hour; however, the aromatic heart and woody base linger throughout the day, making it perfect for daytime wear.
Fig. 01 — Clémentine California, Atelier Cologne
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Jérôme Epinette
The hand behind ByredoJérôme Epinette is a French perfumer born and raised in Burgundy who earned a Master's degree in Biochemistry before training at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery.
The Clémentine California line
3 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Atelier Cologne
More from the house · founded 2009 · France
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The originalClémentine CaliforniaAtelier Cologne · Premium · $100–250Davidoff · 2018Cool Water Caribbean Summer EditionShares Mandarin orange, Basil and Sandalwoodunder $40★ 3.83 (81)41%Match
Davidoff · 2016Cool Water Exotic SummerShares Mandarin orange, Basil and Sandalwoodunder $40★ 4.03 (70)
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Adds warm spicy, powdery and leather; shares sandalwood.
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 9%.